Last Updated on January 3, 2010 2:15 am by Anthony Rome
Ravens vs. Raiders Pick
The Baltimore Ravens hope to clinch a playoff spot on Sunday, but they need to take care of business against the Oakland Raiders at 4:15PM ET first.
The Ravens lost to the Steelers 23-20 as a 3-point underdog in Week 16, while the combined score caused this game to be a push on the posted total of 43 points. Joe Flacco threw for 166 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Baltimore, while Ray Rice rushed for 141 yards in the win.
The Raiders lost to the Broncos 23-9 as a 3-point underdog in Week 16, while the combined score fell under the posted total of 37 points. Charlie Frye threw for 333 yards with three interceptions for Oakland, while Zach Miller hauled in nine passes for 110 yards.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SPORTSBETTING.com have made the Ravens 10.5-point favorites over the Raiders in Week 17. The over/under total for this game has been set at 38 points.
Our free pick prediction for this game is the Raiders +10.5. The Ravens are just 2-3-1 against the spread in their last six games and 1-5 straight in their last six games on the road.
The Raiders have played up to their competition all year, with straight up wins over the Eagles, Bengals and Broncos. It’s the games that you think Oakland will show up that they don’t.
We like the Raiders to keep this game close and for the Ravens to play things a little tight and conservative with the playoffs on the line. We like the matchup of Oakland’s secondary vs. Baltimore’s passing game.
We also like the over 38 in this game. Neither team has a dominant defense and both teams have shown the ability to move the ball on offense over the past couple of weeks. We like the score to sail over.
Our NFL Week 17 Free Pick for this matchup is: OAKLAND RAIDERS +10.5 and OVER 38.
Ravens vs. Raiders Current Odds
327 Baltimore Ravens –10.5 Over 38
328 Oakland Raiders +10.5 Under 38
Baltimore is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Oakland is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Baltimore
Oakland is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Baltimore
BALTIMORE
[OT] 08/04/2009 – Adam Terry IR ( Knee )
[CB] 10/19/2009 – Samari Rolle IR ( Neck )
[WR] 08/14/2009 – Marcus Smith IR ( ACL )
[DT] 08/15/2009 – Lamar Divens IR ( Hip )
[LB] 09/06/2009 – Jason Phillips IR ( Knee )
[LB] 10/05/2009 – Brendon Ayanbadejo IR ( Quad )
[DB] 11/17/2009 – Haruki Nakamura IR ( Ankle )
[RB] 11/24/2009 – Matt Lawrence IR ( Knee )
[CB] 11/24/2009 – Fabian Washington IR ( Knee )
[FS] 12/29/2009 – Ed Reed is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Oakland ( Hip )
[OT] 12/27/2009 – Jared Gaither "?" Sunday vs. Oakland ( Foot )
[DT] 12/19/2009 – Brandon McKinney IR ( Back )
[S] 12/25/2009 – KJ Gerard IR ( Thigh )
[CB] 12/21/2009 – Lardarius Webb IR ( ACL )
[LB] 12/27/2009 – Tavares Gooden "?" Sunday vs. Oakland ( Groin )
OAKLAND
[WR] 12/27/2009 – Nick Miller "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore ( Shin )
[LB] 11/22/2009 – Ricky Brown IR ( Ankle )
[LB] 11/26/2009 – Jon Alston IR ( Concussion )
[WR] 12/27/2009 – Darrius Heyward-Bey "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore ( Foot )
[OG] 12/14/2009 – Robert Gallery IR ( Back )
[QB] 12/28/2009 – Bruce Gradkowski is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs. Baltimore ( Knee )
[TE] 12/27/2009 – Brandon Myers "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore ( Concussion )
[RB] 12/27/2009 – Justin Fargas "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore ( Knee )
[RB] 12/24/2009 – Luke Lawton out for season ( Suspension )
[OG] 12/27/2009 – Langston Walker injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore ( Leg )
[QB] 12/28/2009 – Charlie Frye expected to start Sunday vs. Baltimore ( None )
Posted: 1/3/10 3:10PM ET